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Good Morning, News: National Shutdown Against ICE, Don Lemon arrested, Senate Dems to Frame Loss as Win (Again), More TriMet Drama, Councilors Want Local Rules on Detention Centers Enforced, Developers! Developers! Developers!

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: It’s a big weekend for local actions against federal agents, beginning today. Don’t be surprised if […]

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TriMet’s Present Crisis, and Uncertain Future

Portland’s public transit agency’s budget crunch is forcing major cuts to bus and MAX service. 
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This story has been updated to clarify the sources of payroll tax revenue TriMet receives.  TriMet is facing a $300 million budget gap, and it’s unclear when—or if—the public transit agency can expect any new funding to help fill the void. As a result, the agency is planning to make some major cuts, set to […]

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Ticket Alert: Kid Cudi, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Em Beihold and More Event Updates for January 29
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It’s time to bust out your concert calendar. Genre-bending rapper Kid Cudi will bring M.I.A. and Big Boi along on his Rebel Ragers Tour. Blues rock 12-piece Tedeschi Trucks Band supports their forthcoming album, Future Soul, at Edgefield this August. Plus, rising indie pop singer Em Beihold hits the road after her debut album drops […]

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Councilors Want City to Move Faster on Enforcement of New Detention Center Fee

A recently adopted detention center impact fee aims to fine property owners whose tenants, like ICE, pollute surrounding areas with tear gas and other chemical agents.
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Portland City Councilors Angelita Morillo and Mitch Green are asking the mayor and city administrator to expedite enforcement of a new detention center impact fee.  In a joint letter sent to Mayor Wilson’s office Tuesday, January 27, the councilors reminded him that the detention facility fee legislation went into effect on January 2. The new […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to Cedric Burnside, Hayes Carll, Grace Helbig, and MORE!

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Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider […]

Posted inFood and Drink

Revered Portland Restaurant República Has Announced It Will Close

Considered the flagship of its restaurant group, República represents a devotion to “Mexico-forward” cuisine and multi-course cultural storytelling.
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By way of his newsletter Between Courses, Angel Medina has announced plans to close Portland’s revered fine-dining restaurant República in February. Considered the flagship of the local mini-empire República & Co., República also represented an idea—”Mexico-forward’”cuisine, tasting menus with culinary storytelling—that laid the groundwork for a conversation the food world should have had long ago […]

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